New Year, New Habits: Building a Routine for Mental Health - psychology

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Introduction

We believe that the new year is the beginning of a new adventure. A new year with new goals and new expectations. However, a new year is also meant to build new habits, learning and unlearning of habits and to build a routine. While you may try doing that every year, it’s time for you to stick to a routine and make sure you are able to follow them.

We may feel that we need an extraordinary routine to make sure that we thrive and grow. But, that’s the trick my friend! You don’t need an extraordinary routine, but something simple, something that you can follow on a daily basis, and is realistic for you to follow. This blog will help you crack the code and build a routine that actually fits well with your personality.

Learning and Unlearning

The biggest aspect of starting something new or refining something, is to be able to learn and unlearn whenever required. We always tend to focus too much on what is not working and why - but we often fail to understand if this is something that truly serves the purpose for us. Do we need to unlearn something or learn? This is a question we never ask ourselves or often struggle with. 

As an individual, for you to grow, you need to let go of the habits that don’t work for you anymore. This also means that you need to learn new habits that serve your purpose. That helps you reach a goal.

Building New Habits

Building habits may not be something that comes naturally to you or any of us, always. It takes time, and more importantly, it takes us effort to understand the habits that actually work for us and serve our purpose. Not every habit may work the best for you – and it definitely is not a ‘one size fits all’. So, let’s look at how you can build habits for yourself that serve YOU. 

  1. Understanding the why of your goal. What makes you build this habit? What do you aim to achieve through this? And how does this serve you? Understanding the why behind your goal will help you understand your need to pursue it and why it matters to you.
  2. Always start small. No matter what. Make sure to start small, some actionable steps that will help you be consistent and build habits that work for you. 
  3. Adjust your goals and habits, and evolve with time. Always keep reworking the habits as you evolve, this will allow you to be consistent with them and make sure they are doable for you.
  4. Take accountability and show up for yourself. No matter how hard the day was - try to spend 10 mins doing the activity that you love. You may have a habit of working out daily. If on some days you feel overwhelmed, move your body, even if it is for 10 mins.

Summary

Building habits that align with your values and goals is essential for personal growth and well-being. This blog explores practical strategies to create habits that truly serve you, such as starting small, anchoring new habits to existing routines, designing your environment for success, and celebrating progress. It emphasizes self-compassion, consistency, and adaptability to ensure long-term habit formation.

FAQ

Why is it important to build habits that align with personal values? - Forming them with alignment to your personality, provides you with the motivation to keep going, and to actually follow them more consistently.  

How long does it take to form a habit? -  It takes about 21-66 days to form a habit. 

Can habits be adjusted over time? - Of course! It is extremely important for you to adjust your goals based on your requirements, allowing you to be consistent. 

How do I stay motivated to follow my habits? - Celebrate the small wins, always. This will help you stay motivated and to keep going.

Conclusion

Creating habits that serve you is a journey of self-awareness and persistence. By focusing on small, meaningful changes, staying kind to yourself, and celebrating your progress, you can develop habits that support your goals and enhance your life. Remember, habits should evolve as your needs change, and flexibility is key to sustaining them over time.

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